Sometimes, compromise is better than consensus. The former requires more fuss and more muss, but seemingly ugly processes can (and often do) reveal a lot about both parties while yielding better business...

Heading into the offseason, uncertainty loomed large over Dwyane Wade 's head. He was aging, his contract had ran out, and no one was quite sure where he'd land. He said that he'd really like to see $20 million in the coming year and oh, how we laughed..